Lifting Stones: Lighten the Load, Unlock the Potential
I used to be the guy who said, “I’m fine.”
Even when I was breaking.
Even when I was numb.
Even when I was addicted, disconnected, and silently drowning in shame.
For years, I performed — smiling on the outside while struggling inside.
Until one day, I didn’t want to pretend anymore.
That’s when everything started to shift.
Meet Rob Goddard
I’m Rob — a men’s coach, author, and founder of Lifting Stones. I help men navigate life’s turning points — shedding emotional armor and stepping into lives rooted in truth, strength, and real connection.
I work with men who are navigating breakdowns, breakthroughs, identity shifts, and quiet moments of inner reckoning — the kind you can’t ignore anymore. If you're feeling stuck, numb, or like you're living someone else's life, I help you reconnect with who you truly are beneath the mask.
My Story
For a long time, I played the part. Smiled when I was struggling. Said “I’m fine” when I was falling apart.
I’ve lived through addiction, burnout, suppressed identity, emotional chaos, and deep family wounds — while keeping up the appearance of having it all together. I was the helper. The strong one. The caretaker. But inside, I was isolated and exhausted.
The turning point came when I stopped pretending. I got honest. I got help. And I started doing the work that I now guide others through.
That decision changed everything.
The Deep-Rooted Philosophy Behind Lifting Stones
We all carry 'stones' — burdens from our past, doubts about our future, fears that weigh us down. But those same stones can become stepping stones when we choose to face them, understand them, and grow from them.
Lifting Stones is about that process — transforming the weight we carry into the strength we stand on. It’s not about fixing you. It’s about remembering who you are underneath it all.
Why Coaching (Not Therapy)?
Coaching is a forward-focused, action-based partnership.
Unlike therapy, which often explores the past to heal emotional wounds, coaching is about gaining clarity in the present and creating powerful momentum toward the future.
My role isn’t to diagnose — it’s to walk beside you, help you get honest, and create a roadmap for change that’s aligned with your values.
What Coaching Isn’t
Coaching isn’t:
A quick fix or motivational pep talk
Me telling you what to do
Pretending everything is okay
Passive listening
It’s intentional, reflective, and built around action — tailored to what you need, where you are, and where you’re going.
What Coaching Helps With
Clients I’ve worked with have:
Rebuilt confidence after loss or failure
Reconnected with their purpose
Processed grief, identity shifts, and addiction recovery
Started over — with clarity, courage, and accountability
Whether it’s the first step or your next one, the work starts where you are.
Why Choose Me
I don’t coach from theory.
I coach from experience, presence, and truth.
I’ve walked through fire, and I’ve come out with tools, perspective, and compassion — not just for my journey, but for yours.
You’ll never be “just a client” here.
You’ll be seen. Heard. Respected. Challenged. Supported.
This is your space to stop hiding, drop the mask, and come home to yourself.
Who I Work With
I work with men who are:
Going through big life transitions
Struggling with identity, addiction, or emotional exhaustion
Feeling lost, stuck, or like something’s off
Ready to let go of the mask and do the real work
If that’s you, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself.
You don’t need to have it all together. You just need to be ready.
If something here resonated, let’s talk about what support looks like for you.
"A few of the biggest things I achieved while working with Rob over the last 12 weeks was my confidence, dealing with the negative self talk more positively, reframing challenges differently which allowed me to take more risks."
Corey M
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